2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · CV59 DMZ

The Vauxhall Astra presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 October 2023 at 69,642 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. This followed a failed attempt on the same date at 69,633 miles where the DVSA system logged no defects, indicating an administrative or data-entry failure rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in 2022 and 2021 also passed cleanly, showing no worsening pattern across the four-year record. The recorded mileage sits at 69,642 against a 2009 build, averaging roughly 4,097 miles per year. The car covered 5,674 miles between the October 2021 test at 57,820 miles and the October 2022 test at 63,494 miles, then 6,148 miles to the October 2023 pass at 69,642 miles. Low annual use of this nature often means long standing periods, which can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion while leaving consumables underused. The MOT history is sparse and clean, with no advisories or flagged wear items across any entry. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. Standing time raises the risk of seized calipers and underbody corrosion not captured in a pass result. The identical-mileage pass-fail on 17 October 2023 warrants confirmation that the V5C and DVSA records align before purchase. No recurring faults appear in the record to suggest ongoing mechanical neglect. The previous keeper maintained test compliance, though the absence of advisories across four years on a 17-year-old car merits scrutiny of test rigor rather than assumed condition.